Classes List:
Welcome to Theater for Teens
In this introductory camp, students will explore character creation and storytelling which is at the heart of acting for the stage. They will experience a wide variety of activities focused on introducing basic theater concepts such as ensemble, actor's tools, sharing the stage, dialogue, and action! This class introduces the young actor to a variety of techniques within the world of theater.
Date/Times:
Monday-Friday
July 17 - July 21
9-4
Cost:
$500/$525 member/nonmember
Fairytales Onstage (6-9)
Create an ensemble of actors working together to dramatize classic and contemporary fantasy stories on stage! Students will explore their bodies, voice, mind, and imaginations to develop characters, transport themselves to magical worlds, and experiment a variety of methods to tell a story. This program combines movement, dance, song, visual arts, and drama as students develop their own original fairytales! Your time culminates with a final sharing for family and friends of highlights and stories at the final class. For more inquiries,[email protected]
Dates/Times:
Thursdays
April 13 - June 8, 2023
4-5PM
(No class June 1)
$160-$180 (member/nonmember)
Kinder Theater (5-7 year olds)
Acting in the theatre, to be believable, requires technique as well as talent. Sensory awareness, observation, imagination, concentration, movement and speech are essential skills in the development of stage characters that are both real and exciting. This class introduces the young actor to a variety of techniques and acting processes. Each week we explore a new and challenging aspect of creating a character using our imaginations and stories from plays.
Dates/Times:
Saturdays
April 15 - June 3, 2023
10-11am
Welcome to the Theater - Beginning Acting for Middle Schoolers
In this introductory class, students will explore character creation and storytelling which is at the heart of acting for the stage. They will experience a wide variety of activities focused on introducing basic theater concepts such as ensemble, actor's tools, sharing the stage, dialogue, and action! This class introduces the young actor to a variety of techniques within the world of theater.
Dates/Times:
Thursdays
April 13 - June 8, 2023
(no class June 1)
5:30-6:30pm
Improvisation (Ages 9-13)
Students will learn improvisation is a fun team sport! In this class, students will explore this fun and accessible tool utilized by actors as they explore creating characters and developing relationships for the stage. Students will experience the joy of creative risk-taking and discover a newfound confidence and appreciation for the fearless actor. Actors will also include a more in-depth study of staying in the moment as they experiment with long-form improv and theatre sports. Classes are taught by accredited teachers with a B.A. or Master's degree in theatre, have teaching experience, and work in the professional world of theater.
Dates and Times:
Wednesdays
April 12 - May 31, 2023
5:30-6:30 PM
$160-185 (member/non-member)
Play Production - Summer Camp for Elementary Students
In this intensive workshop, elementary school students will follow the theatrical process from beginning to end. Within the context of a published play, students will audition for roles, memorize lines, learn stage movement, create dynamic characters, and finally perform for a live audience onstage. As in any full production, it will be complete with costumes, props, and a set. This is a great opportunity for Compass Rose Theater students to utilize their learned skills in a production.
Summer school classes are taught by accredited teachers with a B.A or Masters degree in theatre, have teaching experience, and work in the professional world of theater. We welcome you to the Best Summer Camp for Theatre in Maryland!
Dates and Times:
August 21 - 25, 2023
9:00 am - 4 pm
Monday - Friday
$600/$625 (members, non-members)
Play Production - Summer Camp for Middle Schoolers
In this intensive workshop, middle school students will follow the theatrical process from beginning to end. Within the context of a published play, students will audition for roles, memorize lines, learn stage movement, create dynamic characters, and finally perform for a live audience onstage. As in any full production, it will be complete with costumes, props, and a set. This is a great opportunity for Compass Rose Theater students to utilize their learned skills in a production.
Summer school classes are taught by accredited teachers with a B.A or Masters degree in theatre, have teaching experience, and work in the professional world of theater. We welcome you to the Best Summer Camp for Theatre in Maryland!
Dates and Times:
August 14 - 18, 2023
9:00 am - 4 pm
Monday - Friday
$600/$625 (members/non-members)
To register click here.
Create A Play - Summer Camp at Maryland Hall
This Summer School program offers elementary school students the chance to wear many theatrical hats: playwright, collaborator, actor, and designer. Students jump into the world of storytelling as they develop an original play. They work to create dynamic characters with clear objectives, solve problems creatively, and perform their final product. Students work together to create sets and characterizations that support their imagination as their words become reality. Invite your family to the final sharing of your creation!
Summer school classes are taught by accredited teachers with a B.A or Masters degree in theatre, have teaching experience, and work in the professional world of theater. We welcome you to the Best Summer Camp for Theatre in Maryland!
Dates and Times:
August 7 - 11, 2023
Monday-Friday
9 AM - 4 PM
Cost: $525/$500 (non-member/member)
To register, click here.
Improvisation - Summer Camp for Teens and Tweens
Students will learn improvisation is a fun team sport! In this camp, students will explore this fun and accessible tool utilized by actors as they explore creating characters and developing relationships for the stage. Students will experience the joy of creative risk taking and discover a newfound confidence and appreciation for the fearless actor. Actors will also include a more in-depth study of staying in the moment as they experiment with long-form improv and theatre sports.
Summer school classes are taught by accredited teachers with a B.A or Masters degree in theatre, have teaching experience, and work in the professional world of theater. We welcome you to the Best Summer Camp for Theatre in Maryland!
Dates and Times:
July 31 - August 4, 2023
9 am - 4 pm
$500/$525 (members/non-members)
Create A Play - Summer Camp for Elementary Ages
This summer camp affords young actors the chance to wear many theatrical hats: playwright, collaborator, actor, and designer. Students jump into the world of storytelling as they develop an original play. They work to create dynamic characters with clear objectives, solve problems creatively, and perform their final product. Students work together to create sets and characterizations that support their imagination as their words become reality. Each play is unique, each week a different journey!
Summer school classes are taught by accredited teachers with a B.A or Masters degree in theatre, have teaching experience, and work in the professional world of theater. We welcome you to the Best Summer Camp for Theatre in Maryland!
Dates and Times:
July 24- 28, 2023
Monday-Friday
9 AM - 4 PM
$525/$500 (non-member/member)
To register, click here.